Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate Health & Welfare Committee - Jan 26, 2026 - January 26, 2026

Senate Health & Welfare Committee reviewed Clayton Steele's reappointment to Board of Environmental Quality and non-Medicaid Health & Welfare budget, inclu

Senate Health & Welfare Committee reviewed Clayton Steele's reappointment to Board of Environmental Quality and non-Medicaid Health & Welfare budget, including enhancements for child care, vaccines, and rural health funds.

Key topics

  • Clayton Steele Board Appointment
  • Health & Welfare Non-Medicaid Budget
  • Rural Health Transformation Funds
  • Child Care Capacity Enhancements
  • Home Visiting Program Funding

Session highlights

  • Committee calls to order; begins Clayton Steele appointment hearing.
  • Senator Harris questions Steele on board challenges, including Perpetua case.
  • Senator Wintrow asks Steele about rewards of board service.
  • Senator Blalock seeks Steele's view on Perpetua project status.
  • Senator Zuiderveld questions Steele on potential conflicts with Clearwater Paper.

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